Culinary Arts Program

About the Culinary Arts Program

Hacienda La Puente Adult Education is proud to announce our new state-of-the-art Culinary Arts Facility. Complete with new commercial-grade tools and equipment, our students will work with fine ingredients to create epicurean dishes each day of class. This program gives students the opportunity to learn foundational skills and techniques.

The Culinary Arts Program consists of four modules

Enrollment is based on selection

Train to be a chef in our state-of-the-art Culinary Arts program. Complete with new commercial-grade tools and equipment, our students work with fine ingredients to create epicurean dishes each day of class.

Module #3 - Baking and Pastry

Classic baking and pastry techniques for anyone who loves to bake and is interested in a career in the pastry industry. Students learn to prepare a variety of breads and doughs including baguette, challah, Danish, croissants, biscuits, scones, pretzels, bagels, cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, muffins and quick breads. Students also learn to prepare an array of desserts such as pies, tarts, cakes, cheesecake, cookies, ice cream, crème brulee, eclairs, napoleons and plated desserts.Dates: December 18, 2017 - March 8, 2018 60911.019

Module #4 - International and American Regional Cuisines

Emphasis is on world cuisines and regional cooking of the U.S. Students will focus on learning culinary history, classic dishes, techniques and ingredients of each country or region. Students create full menus from each cuisine. Utilizing all the skills developed in previous modules to make breads, soups, salads, appetizers, entrees, side dishes and desserts each day.Dates: March 12, 2018 - May 24, 2018 60912.019